We were underwater with our condo and did not have time to find a renter that could meet our bottom line. Not only did Joe and his team find a renter within 2 weeks of listing our property, they also facilitated the painting and cleaning of the home for a very reasonable price and the work was fantastic. MPLS RENT has successfully rented our place with no lag time for the past 5 years. I would recommend MPLS Rent to anyone who needs their property rented, managed, or sold. Solid, honest, hard working and delivers results are a few words . . .

I was completely blown away with MPLS RENT and their super friendly team. I don't know where to start...I was so overwhelmed trying to find a new home in just 3.5 weeks. Maggie really surprised me by taking the time and driving me to several amazing buildings that I didn't even know existed. We were able to see lofts and condos that were privately owned and some unbelievable, new apartment buildings with killer rooftops! She made my decision making so easy, from number-crunching everything–making it very clear what I'd be spending at each building option, to the time saving factor . . .

Joe and I have worked together now about six years and he is as good as he was the day I met him. It always amazes me how quickly he finds me tenants, at a higher rate than the year before, and they are all quality people. In six years I have not had one issue with the renter and that's amazing. I could not more highly recommend Joe as a man that you could count on and get your needs met.

Join the Lake Minnetonka community in downtown Wayzata for the 42nd Annual James J Hill Days on September 9, 10 & 11, 2016. Follow along for details! Along the shores of Lake Minnetonka, the Wayzata area community gathers September 9, 10 and 11 to celebrate James J. Hill Days. Combining community tradition with fun filled activities and events this festival provides something for the whole family. Website http://www.jamesjhilldays.com WAYZATA BEACH BASH

Lucky for us, the Minneapolis knows how to get comfy and the dining scene is spot-on for comfort food! Check out our favorites below. And please be sure to let us know your faves in the comment section. ps: we've also included a tah-die-for crock pot Mac n cheese recipe. Because, even if you're staying in, you deserve it!

Brasserie Zentral, 505 Marquette Avenue S.Continental European Cuisine. Located in the historic Soo Line Building in Downtown Minneapolis.

Fore! Father’s Day is just a few weeks away, and to help you celebrate with your Twin Cities Dad, we’ve pulled together a list of the best golf courses around. From driving ranges and challenging fairways to lush greens and vivid landscapes, you’re sure to find a greenway for every golf enthusiast.

And what better way to wrap up tee time than with a pint! We’ve included our hand-picked selection of nearby places to kick back and grab a post-game brewski with Dad. Cheers!

Minneapolis Property Management: Owning a rental property and managing tenants is no easy task. Dealing with unexpected repair work and late rental payments can be stressful and time consuming. It doesn't have to be. Let us take care of everything - we'll market your property for free and find quality tenants that have a good track record paying rent on time and have the adequate employment history to do so. We'll manage rent collection and we'll handle all maintenance issues that arise in a timely manner by using experienced contractors.

If you're an owner of a property in Minnesota and you have rented it out in 2014 then you must provide a Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP) form to each person who rented from you during the previous year unless the property is tax-exempt.

Roommates: The owner, landlord or property manager is required to provide each renter living in the unit a separate CRP form showing that each roommate paid an equal portion of the rent, regardless of the portion actually paid or whose names are on the lease agreement.

While both the North Loop and Downtown Minneapolis neighborhoods have been bursting with brand new, luxury apartment buildings, just over the Mississippi, in charming Northeast Minneapolis, there has not been any new developments until recently.

As of mid-October, both The Grain Belt Apartments and Red 20 Apartments opened their doors becoming the youngest, new construction residential buildings in the historic riverfront neighborhood.

And perhaps even more exciting than the killer locations, right in the heart of Northeast MPLS, full of locally owned shops and restaurants - is the price tag. Both buildings offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom options that . . .

With changing leaves and cooling temps, autumn is definitely here. Love biking, beer and good times? There’s still time to enjoy a bike-friendly pub crawl. We’ve mapped out a route in Northeast Minneapolis, which includes some of the best craft breweries and taprooms in the city.

Ready to get peddling? Hop on and let’s ride!

Your Bike-Friendly Northeast Route

1. 612Brew (945 Broadway St NE)

Kick off your pub crawl from the outdoor patio at 612Brew. Or if it’s chilly, scoot inside and start your evening in their quintessential brewery atmosphere. Regardless of the weather, be sure to try SIX, a . . .

Why buy when you can rent? From retail to hospitality to homeownership, the Millennial generation has become one of renters. Young adults who have reached the home-buying area are waiting much longer to purchase a property than previous generations, or sometimes not at all.

Rather than settling down in a suburban home, they’re heading to major metropolitan areas like Minneapolis and taking up residence in urban apartments. Here’s a closer look at why Millennials find renting to be the better option.

The Recession

Economically speaking, Millennials were hit hard during the recession. Young adults who graduated college from 2006 to . . .

Downsizing from a single family home or townhouse to an urban condo or loft? When moving to a smaller place, scaling back your belongings requires a bit of planning and smart decision making. If you’re not sure how to pare down all of your extra stuff, here are some tips for transitioning from a larger home to a smaller space.

Start early. Give yourself at least a month to get organized. Put a downsizing game plan in place so you can avoid the mad rush of eliminating things on moving day. Measure! If possible, scope out your new condo and . . .